Smaller schools need systems that are fast to implement and easy to use. Schools that do not have big budgets will also appreciate school administration systems that provide the essential features to run a school with a sensible cost.
One of the best features that a school management system could offer to a smaller school is the online school grade calculator.
This allows teachers to input grades directly into the computer. The computer will then calculate final grades and let teachers know which students are missing assignments. It also gives teachers a chance to analyze various assignments to look for trends in how students performed.
Most online grade books will also give parents access to see the grades that their children are earning throughout the school year. This opens up a great line of communication between home and school.
Another great feature is having student information in the student management system. This would include things like special needs, test scores, contact information and grades and scores from previous years.
In the past, if teachers wanted to access that information, they had to dig out the folder for the student and dig through stacks of paper. With the online version, they can quickly look up data on their new students. This helps teachers prepare much more effectively to meet the needs of their students.